Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.

Culinary tours offer a way to get close to a region’s culture, showcasing the best of local farming and tradition. With Wexas, enjoy everything from little-known local discoveries to fine wine tastings at the world’s best vineyards.

Cruising allows you to travel in style and comfort, whilst seeing some of the world's most spectacular sights. Take a cruise and relax on board before enjoying a shore excursion to discover wherever you've dropped anchor.

Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.

From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.

Let us plan a luxury honeymoon that will take your breath away. Our honeymoon holiday specialists can build you a customised itinerary to any of the world's most romantic destinations, and will be on-hand the entire time you're away to ensure your trip-of-a-lifetime goes off without a hitch.

If you develop a taste for cruising, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine any other kind of holiday. Life on board a cruise ship is like staying in a floating five-star hotel, where the scenery changes with every sailing hour.

Earth’s natural wonders make for breath-taking destinations. No-one who has been close can ever forget the sights and sounds of the great waterfalls of Iguazu on the border of Brazil and Argentina, or the Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to majestic big cats, elephants and other animals on a luxury safari forges a lifetim…

Experience the thrill of a winter holiday in destinations such as Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice. ride husky sleds and snowmobiles through frozen forests or soak in a hot tub beneath the Northern Lights?

An adventure cruise combines the luxuries of life on board a superbly appointed expedition-class vessel with exciting excursions by inflatable Zodiac dinghy and onshore explorations of local wildlife and landscape.

Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.

For over 100 years, Taj has offered its visitors exemplary Indian hospitality in luxurious locations. From the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai to the luxury Banjaar Tola tented camp overlooking Kanha National Park, guests have enjoyed splendid access to the finest places to explore in India.

Getting behind the wheel of a car and hitting the open road is one of life's greatest thrills. That's why we're offering free car hire on your next self-drive holiday to the USA. Simply book by 28 February to take advantage of this fantastic offer.

Wexas offers extraordinary tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations. But luxury is about far more than five-star hotels; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.

The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.

All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.

Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.

Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Drawing on 48 years' experience, we have designed a policy that offers extensive cover, along with a range of optional add-ons that includes winter sports, cruises and business trips.

New Zealand tour firm shortlisted

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a shortlist of 12 finalists for its 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, with one New Zealand tour operator featuring.

Whale Watch Kaikoura has been nominated for the community benefit accolade alongside Tourindia from India and Namibia's Communal Conservancy Tourism Sector.

WTTC's president and chief executive officer, Jean-Claude Baumgarten, said that the quality of the bodies selected bodes well for the future of environmentally-friendly holidays.

He remarked: "It's great to see that, despite these difficult times, we have received so many outstanding applications from organisations committed to sustainable tourism development."

Other categories include conservation - with Peru's Inkaterra Perú up for the prize - and the global tourism business award, which sees Wilderness Safaris from South Africa looking to triumph.

Last year, Whale Watch Kaikoura won the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards top spot, marking the second year in a row that New Zealand had landed the honour.

Posted by Dave Trimble"

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arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced
destination specialists.

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